Community Outreach Director

Cause Areas

When

It's flexible! We'll work with your schedule.

Where

85 Washington StreetToms River, NJ08753

About

Position Summary:

The Disability Allies (DA) is dedicated to providing social opportunities to connect young adults and children with and without disabilities. The Volunteer Community Outreach Director is a part time volunteer position that involves a commitment of a few hours a week. The Volunteer Community Outreach Director will lead a team in charge of building strategic relationships, conducting a variety of outreach activities, and the recruitment of volunteers and members.

Responsibilities:

The Volunteer Community Outreach Director will lead a team in charge of building strategic relationships, conducting a variety of outreach activities, and the recruitment of volunteers and members. The Community Outreach Team will be responsible for the following tasks:

Create and implement our outreach plan

Develop and strengthen relationships between the Disability Allies and the community

Develop partnerships with universities, social groups and community organizations, in particular those that provide social opportunities to young adults with disabilities

Recruit and place Disability Allies volunteers within our committees

Qualifications & Competencies:

Excellent public speaking and presentation skills

Must be able to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office

Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

Ability to connect with others and develop relationships

Committed to the mission of serving young adults with disabilities

Ability to perform several tasks concurrently

Strong time management and organizational skills

Ability to maintain detailed records and confidential information

About the Disability Allies:

The purpose of the Disability Allies is to plan team building activities that connect young adults and children with and without disabilities. At our events we pair each individual up with a mentor. The job of the mentor is to help the participants with their social skills and insure that everyone interacts with each other. Our events are open to any young adult that has a disability, knows someone with a disability or is supportive of people with disabilities. Please visit www.disabilityallies.com to learn more.

Disability Allies Anti-Discrimination statement:

Disability Allies shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, gender identification or expression, or military status in any of its activities of operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers, and selection of vendors and provision of services.